Senior Project Engineer

Do you have experience leading investment projects in industrial environments and would you like to take on high-impact projects from start to finish?

We are looking to incorporate a Senior Project Engineer to participate in the development and execution of industrial projects, coordinating the different involved specialties and ensuring their correct implementation in terms of safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

The position will be integrated into the Engineering area of a consolidated industrial company with international activity, working cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Prevention, Purchasing, Sales, and other areas of the organization.

Location: O Porriño (Pontevedra)

What will be your mission?

You will be responsible for the comprehensive management of investment projects, from the initial engineering phases to their implementation, commissioning, and start-up.

You will have autonomy and responsibility over the assigned projects, coordinating both internal departments and suppliers and contractor companies to ensure their execution safely and within the defined costs, schedules, and technical standards.

What will be your main responsibilities?

• Develop the basic engineering of the assigned projects, including their economic and/or regulatory justification, in coordination with Process Engineering.
• Prepare the necessary RFQs for equipment acquisition and collaborate with the Purchasing department during the process.
• Exercise technical leadership, supervising and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and drafting teams.
• Prepare and review process P&IDs.
• Prepare and track Gantt charts, ensuring compliance with established milestones and deadlines.
• Ensure the application of the defined technical standards for equipment, electrical installations, and automation.
• Ensure correct project management and technical documentation, facilitating sustainable operation of the facilities thereafter.
• Coordinate the necessary training for the different teams involved in the operation of new facilities and equipment.
• Participate in reliability reviews and in the preparation and tracking of FAT and SAT tests.
• Supervise implementation tasks and coordinate the different involved specialties.
• Coordinate the commissioning and start-up phases, monitoring until the correct stabilization of the facilities.
• Manage and coordinate different internal departments, suppliers, and contractor companies during project execution.
• Participate, when necessary, in industrial accident or incident investigation teams.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Senior profile with solid experience in the development and execution of projects within industrial environments.

To do this, we will require:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Technical Industrial Engineering, or equivalent training.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in industrial environments.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in activities related to industrial project management.
• Experience in the development and execution of investment projects.
• Knowledge of industrial processes, with particular value placed on experience in chemical and/or food environments.
• B2 level English or higher, with the ability to perform professionally.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate different teams, suppliers, and contractor companies.

What will we value especially?

• Experience with AutoCAD 3D or similar tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of ATEX regulations.
• Additional training related to management or administration.
• Experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors.
• Previous experience in chemical and/or food processes.

What competencies would we like to find in you?

We are looking for a person with a high capacity for organization and planning, results orientation, and autonomy to manage complex projects.

It will be especially important to have skills in leadership, project management, problem and conflict resolution, document management, and teamwork, as well as the ability to relate and collaborate with different areas of the organization.

We are also looking for a person with the ability to make decisions, anticipate possible deviations, and maintain a global project vision, without losing sight of technical and operational aspects.

What do we offer?

• Integration into a consolidated industrial company with international presence.
• Participation in strategic investment projects of high impact for the organization.
• A position with a high level of autonomy, responsibility, and decision-making capacity.
• Cross-functional contact with different technical and operational areas.
• Direct participation in all project phases, from definition to start-up.
• A technical and industrial environment where you can continue to develop your experience in project management.
• Stable project with possibilities for professional development.

If you have experience leading industrial investment projects and are looking for a position from which to take on complex projects from start to finish, we want to meet you.